Lot 1273. Large and Impressive Tanzanite, Tanzania. Weighing approximately 92.60 carats and measuring 31.90 x 22.58 x 16.10mm. Sold for US$ 37,500 (€33,491). Photo: Bonhams.

This fine oval-cut stone has an exceptional saturation of blue-violet. Both its luster and clarity are excellent. Most tanzanites typically commercially available in the market range in size from 1 to 3 carats and are pale in color. The present example is of a wearable size as an impressive pendant and displays an exemplary hue: a rich bluish-violet hue with excellent transparency and luster.  

Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report no. 2161006363 and dated April 11, 2014 stating that the tanzanite is natural.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23397: LAPIDARY WORKS OF ART, GEMSTONES, MINERALS AND NATURAL HISTORY - LOS ANGELES